Network Settings
 
All the settings about the network are listed with short descriptions. Default settings are marked with a dagger ().
Asterisks (*)
Settings marked with "*1" are only available for the MF729Cx / MF728Cdw / MF724Cdw / MF628Cw.
Settings marked with "*2" cannot be imported or exported.
Select Wired/Wireless LAN
Wireless LAN Settings
Enable Direct Connection
TCP/IP Settings
SNMP Settings
Dedicated Port Settings
Waiting Time for Connection at Startup
Ethernet Driver Settings
IEEE 802.1X Settings
Device Settings Management On/Off 
Initialize Network Settings

Select Wired/Wireless LAN *1

When switching the machine from Wireless LAN to Wired LAN, you need to specify the setting. Conversely, when switching the machine from Wired LAN to Wireless LAN, you do not need to specify this setting (You can switch using the following <Wireless LAN Settings>). Selecting Wired LAN or Wireless LAN (MF729Cx / MF728Cdw / MF724Cdw / MF628Cw)
Wired LAN
Wireless LAN

Wireless LAN Settings *1

Specify settings for connecting the machine to a wireless LAN. You can also view the current settings or specify the setting for saving power consumption.
WPS Push Button Mode
Select to automatically configure a wireless connection by using the button on a WPS wireless router. Setting Up Connection Using WPS Push Button Mode
WPS PIN Code Mode
Select to configure a wireless connection by entering a PIN code for a WPS wireless router. Setting Up Connection Using WPS PIN Code Mode
SSID Settings
Select to configure a wireless connection by specifying information including an SSID or a network key by inputting manually from the operation panel.
Select Access Point
Wireless LAN routers that can access the machine are automatically located, so you can select from the list. You must manually enter a network key, such as a WEP key or a PSK. Setting Up Connection by Selecting a Wireless Router
Enter Manually
Select to configure a wireless connection by manually entering an SSID. By using this method, you can specify authentication and encryption settings in detail. Setting Up Connection by Specifying Detailed Settings
Security Settings
None
WEP
Open System
Select WEP Key: 1/2/3/4
Edit WEP Key
Shared Key
Select WEP Key: 1/2/3/4
Edit WEP Key
WPA/WPA2-PSK
Auto
AES-CCMP
Power Save Mode
Select whether or not the machine enters Power Save Mode based on signals emitted from the wireless router.
Off
On
Connection Information
Select to view the current wireless LAN settings. Viewing Network Settings
MAC Address
Wireless LAN Status
Latest Error Information
Channel
SSID Settings
Security Settings
Power Save Mode

Enable Direct Connection *1*2

Set whether to connect directly. By enabling this function, connecting directly with the machine is possible even in an environment without an access point or wireless LAN router. Configuring the Settings for Direct Connection (Access Point Mode) (MF729Cx / MF728Cdw / MF724Cdw / MF628Cw)
Off
On
Setting <Enable Direct Connection> to <On> prevents use of a wired LAN or any wireless LAN other than Direct Connection.

TCP/IP Settings

Specify settings for using the machine in a TCP/IP network, such as IP address settings.
IPv4 Settings
Specify settings for using the machine in an IPv4 network.
IP Address Settings
Configure the IP address, which is used for identifying devices, such as computers and printers, on a TCP/IP network. Setting IPv4 Address
Auto Acquire
Select Protocol
Off
DHCP
Auto IP
Off
On
 
Manually Acquire
IP Address: 0.0.0.0
Subnet Mask: 0.0.0.0
Gateway Address: 0.0.0.0
 
Check Settings
Auto Acquire
IP Address
Subnet Mask
Gateway Address
PING Command
Select to check that the machine is connected to a computer over a network. Testing the Network Connection
DNS Settings
Specify settings for Domain Name System (DNS), which provides a host name for IP address resolutions. Configuring DNS
DNS Server Settings
Primary DNS Server: 0.0.0.0
Secondary DNS Server: 0.0.0.0
 
DNS Host Name/Domain Name Settings
Host Name
Domain Name
 
DNS Dynamic Update Settings
Off
On
DNS Dynamic Update Interval
0 to 24 to 48 (hr.)
mDNS Settings
Specify settings for using DNS functions without DNS servers. Configuring DNS
Off
 
On
mDNS Name
DHCP Option Settings
If DHCP is enabled, use these settings to select whether to use the DHCP optional functions to acquire the DNS server address or the domain name. Configuring DNS
Acquire Host Name
Off
On
 
DNS Dynamic Update
Off
On
 
Acquire DNS Server Address
Off
On
 
Acquire Domain Name
Off
On
 
Acquire WINS Server Address
Off
On
 
Acquire SMTP Server Address
Off
On
 
Acquire POP Server Address
Off
On
IPv6 Settings
Specify settings for using the machine in an IPv6 network.
Use IPv6
Enable or disable IPv6 in the machine. You can also view the current settings. Setting IPv6 Addresses
Off
 
On
 
Check Settings
Link-Local Address
Prefix Length
Stateless Address Settings
Enable or disable stateless addresses. Setting IPv6 Addresses
Off
 
On
 
Check Settings
Stateless Address
Prefix Length
Use DHCPv6
Enable or disable the stateful address that is acquired via DHCPv6. Setting IPv6 Addresses
Off
 
On
 
Check Settings
Stateful Address
Prefix Length
DNS Settings
Specify settings for Domain Name System (DNS), which provides a host name for IP address resolutions. Configuring DNS
DNS Host Name/Domain Name Settings
Use IPv4 Host/Domain
Off
Host Name
Domain Name
On
 
DNS Dynamic Update Settings
Off
On
Register Manual Address
Off
On
Register Stateful Address
Off
On
Register Stateless Address
Off
On
DNS Dynamic Update Interval
0 to 24 to 48 (hr.)
mDNS Settings
Specify settings for using DNS functions without DNS servers. Configuring DNS
Off
 
On
Use Same mDNS Name as IPv4
Off
mDNS Name
On
DHCP Option Settings
If DHCP is enabled, use these settings to select whether to use the DHCP optional functions to acquire the DNS server address or the domain name. Configuring DNS
Acquire DNS Server Address
Off
On
 
Acquire Domain Name
Off
On
WINS Settings
Specify settings for Windows Internet Name Service (WINS), which provides a NetBIOS name for IP address resolutions in a mixed network environment of NetBIOS and TCP/IP. Configuring WINS
WINS Resolution
Off
On
WINS Server Address: 0.0.0.0
LPD Settings
Enable or disable LPD, a printing protocol that can be used on any hardware platform or operating system. You can also set the reception timeout period after which printing is canceled if print data reception is interrupted. Configuring Printing Protocols and WSD Functions
LPD Print Settings
Off
On
 
RX Timeout
 1 to 5 to 60 (min.)
RAW Settings
Enable or disable RAW, a Windows specific printing protocol. You can also set the reception timeout period after which printing is canceled if print data reception is interrupted. Configuring Printing Protocols and WSD Functions
RAW Print Settings
Off
On
 
RX Timeout
 1 to 5 to 60 (min.)
WSD Settings
Enable or disable automatic browsing and acquiring information for the printer or scanner by using the WSD protocol that is available on Windows Vista/7/8/Server 2008/Server 2012. Configuring Printing Protocols and WSD Functions
WSD Print Settings
Use WSD Print
Off
On
Use WSD Browsing
Off
On
 
WSD Scan Settings
Use WSD Scan
Off
On
Use Computer Scan
Off
On
 
Use Multicast Discovery
Off
On
Use FTP PASV Mode
Specify whether to use PASV mode for FTP. If you are connecting to an FTP server through a firewall, you must select PASV mode. Configuring FTP PASV mode
Off
On
Use HTTP
Enable or disable HTTP, which is required for communications with a computer, such as when using the Remote UI, WSD printing, or printing with Google Cloud Print. Disabling HTTP Communication
Off
On
IPP Print Settings 
Forward data to the machine and configure print settings via the Internet.
Use IPP Printing
Off
On
 
Use SSL
Off
On
Use Network Link Scan
Set to <On> if scanning with AirPrint. Always be sure to set to <On> if scanning with AirPrint. Using AirPrint
Off
On
Port Number Settings
Change port numbers for protocols according to the network environment. Changing Port Numbers
LPD
1 to 515 to 65535
 
RAW
1 to 9100 to 65535
 
WSD Multicast Discovery
1 to 3702 to 65535
 
HTTP
1 to 80 to 65535
  
Multicast Discovery
1 to 427 to 65535
 
POP3
1 to 110 to 65535
 
SMTP
1 to 25 to 65535
 
FTP
1 to 21 to 65535
 
SNMP
1 to 161 to 65535
MTU Size
Select the maximum size of packets the machine sends or receives. Changing the Maximum Transmission Unit
1300
1400
1500

SNMP Settings

Specify the settings for monitoring and controlling the machine from a computer running SNMP-compatible software. Monitoring and Controlling the Machine with SNMP
SNMPv1 Settings
Enable or disable SNMPv1. When enabling SNMPv1, specify a community name and access privileges to Management Information Base(MIB) objects.
Off
On
SNMPv3 Settings
Enable or disable SNMPv3. Use the Remote UI to specify detailed settings that are applied when SNMPv3 is enabled.
Off
On
Acquire Printer Management Information from Host
Enable or disable the monitoring of printer management information from a networked computer running SNMP-compatible software.
Off
On

Dedicated Port Settings

Enable or disable the dedicated port. The dedicated port is used when printing, faxing, or scanning uses MF Scan Utility and when browsing or specifying the machine settings over the network.
Off
On

Waiting Time for Connection at Startup

Specify a wait time for connecting to a network. Select the setting depending on the network environment. Setting a Wait Time for Connecting to a Network
0 to 300 (sec.)

Ethernet Driver Settings

Select the Ethernet type (10BASE-T/100BASE-TX) and the communication mode of Ethernet (half-duplex/full-duplex). You can also view the MAC address for wired LAN.
MAC Address
Check the MAC address of the machine, which is a number unique to each communication device. Viewing the MAC Address for Wired LAN
Auto Detect
Select whether to automatically detect or manually select the communication mode and the Ethernet type. Configuring Ethernet Settings
Off
Communication Mode
Half Duplex
Full Duplex
Ethernet Type
10BASE-T
100BASE-TX
 
On

IEEE 802.1X Settings *2

Enable or disable IEEE 802.1X authentication. Configuring IEEE 802.1X Authentication
Off
On

Device Settings Management On/Off 

Specify whether to use device management software such as iW Management Console to manage machine data such as settings and Address Book destinations. For detailed information on iW Management Console, contact your nearest Canon dealer.
Off
On

Initialize Network Settings

Select to return the Network Settings to the factory defaults. Initialize Menu
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